Hollywood’s classic display at Profiles In History

Almas Meherally, Vancouver Sun07.19.2012

The original screen-used costume worn by Johnny Depp in the film “Edward Scissorhands” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The costume from the 1990 film is estimated between $60,000 - $80,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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A 1970’s Superhero display box with 6 PEZ dispensers on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The storage box with dispensers are estimated between USD $200 - $300.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka signature costume from the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The costume from the 1971 film is estimated between $60,000 - $80,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The “Ron Burgundy” costume that was worn by Will Ferrell in the film “The Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The suit from the 2004 film is estimated between USD $2,000 - $3,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The original screen-used costume worn by Johnny Depp in the film “Edward Scissorhands” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The costume from the 1990 film is estimated between $60,000 - $80,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The Austin Powers groovy suit that was worn by Mike Myers in the film “Goldmember” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The signature suit from the 2002 film is estimated between USD $6,000 - $8,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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Peter Mayhew’s original “Chewbacca” head from the film “Star Wars” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The head of one of the most loveable and loyal characters from the 1977 film is estimated between USD $60,000 - $80,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The screen-used Kryptonite crystal from the film “Superman III” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The green resin “crystal” formation of the mineral which was Superman’s only weakness, comes in a box and is estimated between $6,000 - $8,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The Superman costume that was worn by Christopher Reeve in “Superman: The Movie.” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The Superman costume from the 1978 film is estimated between USD $60,000 - $80,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The Superman costume that was worn by Christopher Reeve in “Superman: The Movie.” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The Superman costume from the 1978 film is estimated between USD $60,000 - $80,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The Grail Tablet from the film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The tablet from the 1989 film, which measures approximately 19.5 inches long, is estimated between USD $20,000 - $30,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The Austin Powers groovy suit that was worn by Mike Myers in the film “Goldmember” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The signature suit from the 2002 film is estimated between USD $6,000 - $8,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The signature “Wolverine” black leater battlesuit from the film “X-Men” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The costume from the most popular X-Men character in the 2000 film is estimated between USD $30,000 - $50,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The “Jor-El” costume, worn by Marlon Brando who played the father of Superman in “Superman: The Movie” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The complete signature “Jor-El” costume from the 1978 film is estimated between USD $60,000 - $80,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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Peter Mayhew’s original “Chewbacca” head from the film “Star Wars” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The head of one of the most loveable and loyal characters from the 1977 film is estimated between USD $60,000 - $80,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The first edition book ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and the original hero Golden Egg from the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The book, first published in 1964 comes with a signed letter from Roald Dahl and is estimated between $3,000 - $5,000 while the Egg, which measures approximately 12 inches long, made of polystyrene foam and painted gold, is estimated between $20,000 - $30,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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The signature “Magneto” costume that was worn by Ian McKellen in the film “X-Men” on display at Profiles In History in Calabasas, northwest of downtown Los Angeles, on July 19, 2012 in California, ahead of a public auction which begins on July 28. Auction house Profiles in History, the world’s largest auctioneer and dealer of original Hollywood memorabila, will handle the sale of the celebrated Drier Collection, which due to its size, scope and significance, will take nearly two years and several auctions for all of the material to be offered. The costume from the 2000 film is estimated between USD $20,000 - $30,000.FREDERIC J. BROWN
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Auction house Profiles in History had a classical superhero display with Batman and Magneto costumes, a golden egg from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and The Grail Tablet from the film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” ahead of a public auction.

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